Pentagon’s Inspector General Praises Secret $97 Billion Bomber

  • Inspector general’s nod came on eve of 2015 contract award
  • Stealthy bomber will be able to carry nukes, fly unmanned
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The Air Force’s classified next-generation bomber program began with a solid plan for meeting cost goals and warfighting requirements, which include an option to fly unmanned missions, according to a newly declassified audit from the Pentagon’s inspector general.

The challenge will be sticking to that plan.